"Sheikh Ibrahim bin Adel Al-Madani, the Muezzin of Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah, has passed away at the age of 51. ๐
A familiar and beloved voice of the Grand Mosque, Sheikh Ibrahim regularly gave the Adhan for Fajr prayer and the Takbeerat of Eid. He also performed the important role of โTablighโ behind the Imam during prayers.
A voice that called millions to prayer from the holiest mosque has now returned to its Creator.
ุฅูุง ููู ูุฅูุง ุฅููู ุฑุงุฌุนูู "
May Allah forgive, and have mercy on his soul, may Allah grant him Jannatul Firdaus without questioning.
Beyond honored to learn from Hon. Aliyu Gebi. His work as Head of Peace & Reconciliation is a masterwork of statesmanship, using strategic security wisdom to bring healing and unity where itโs needed most. A safer Nigeria is becoming a reality! ๐ @alouibrahim92 Sentinel
"Sometimes when God doesnโt give you something, don't push."
You see this quote above, hold on to it. It is the most profound lesson here.
He might have cried in the past for not having a son. That is a very natural human feeling. But now that he has fully accepted the decree of the Almighty, he has found true peace. He can now clearly see the profound benefits and blessings in the three daughters he was given.
The great scholar Ibn Ata Allah al-Iskandari captured this exact reality beautifully in Al-Hikam al-Ata'iyyah when he explained that when Allah withholds something from you, it is just another form of giving. Our vision is severely limited. We fight so hard for what we think we want, completely blind to the hidden harms.
This also reminds me of the story of Hannah, the wife of Imran. She was pregnant and made a sincere vow to dedicate the child in her womb to the service of the holy sanctuary in Jerusalem. At that time, only males were allowed to serve in the sanctuary. She fully expected a son.
When she gave birth, she realized it was a girl. The Quran records her moment of confusion and slight disappointment in Surah Ali 'Imran. She said: "My Lord, I have delivered a female."
She thought her grand plan to serve the Almighty was ruined because she did not get the boy she prayed for. But the Almighty responded with a statement that echoes through history:
"And the male is not like the female."
He accepted her daughter. That daughter was Maryam.
Maryam went on to achieve a spiritual rank that no man of her time could touch. She was granted a miraculous provision in the sanctuary, became the greatest woman to ever walk the earth, and gave birth to Prophet Isa. The son Hannah wanted could never have achieved what the daughter she was given accomplished.
Beautifully, Dangote also had a Mariya amongst his daughters. And we all can see what she has accomplished.
When the Almighty denies you a son and gives you daughters, He is telling you that the male you imagined is not like the female He has chosen for you. His decree is flawless.
Ya Allah,
For everyone who wants to get married, bless them with wealth, good health, righteous and loving partners, and peaceful homes. Remove every obstacle standing in the way of their marriage, and grant them spouses who will be a source of happiness, comfort, love and support.
Thereโs nothing I want in life more than to be debt free. To be so financially okay I donโt have to borrow for any kind of emergency when it arises. Rabbi, amnahni ๐คฒ๐ป
Some of you have no one to depend on but many people depend on you. I hope you make it. You've probably realized how heavy the burden is. I hope life is kind to you.
@piousdeenn Barakah is not found in having more, but in the quiet peace Allah places within what is already in your hands. May He grant us true contentment. ๐คฒ
"Thank you, thank you for your service "
This was one of the most touching displays of patriotism. As Nigerian Soldiers passed through an airport terminal, passengers spontaneously erupted into applause, their appreciation palpable. #ThankASoldier